Boulder Attractions
Northwest of Denver is Boulder, a good center from which to explore the Arapahoe National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Boulder is home to a branch of the University of Colorado, as well as numerous scientific research laboratories.
Boulder is home to a branch of the University of Colorado, as well as numerous scientific research laboratories.
Boulder Museum of History
The Boulder Museum of History is housed in Harbek-Bergheim House on University Hill. Exhibits on the settlement of the city and its surrounding area date back to the 1800's. Over 200,000 photographs and 700,000 historic documents are on display and available for research.
All values are in United States Dollars
Boulder Museum of History
1206 Euclid Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302-7224
United States
1206 Euclid Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302-7224
United States
Phone 1 (303) 449-3464
Fax 1 (303) 938-8322
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Students | $ 3.00 |
| Child | $ 3.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Celestial Seasonings Tour Of Tea
There are free tours at the corporate headquarters of Celestial Seasonings in Boulder. Original paintings from tea boxes are on display, tea tastings, and a walk through the Celestial Herb Garden are part of the tour.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guided tours on the hour. Children must be 5 years or older to go on the factory portion of the tour.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Collage Children's Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Collage Children's Museum in Boulder has interactive exhibits for children 10 and under.
The Collage Children's Museum in Boulder has interactive exhibits for children 10 and under.
Dairy Center for the Arts
The Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder is home to the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. This performing and visual arts center offers classes, exhibitions and performances in dance, music, theatre, literary, visual and media arts. It is housed in the historic Watts-Hardy Dairy building.
Dairy Center for the Arts
2590 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302-5700
United States
2590 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302-5700
United States
Phone 1 (303) 440-7826
Fax 1 (303) 440-7104
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Parking
Free
Flagstaff Scenic Highway
Flagstaff Scenic Highway winds to the summit of Flagstaff Mountain. There are views of the Continental Divide, city, valley and plains.
Gateway Park Fun Center
Gateway Park Fun Center is a 15 acre fun center offering indoor and outdoor activities such as miniature golf, go-karts, a human maze, batting cages and an arcade.
Gateway Park Fun Center
4800 North 28th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
United States
4800 North 28th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
United States
Phone 1 (303) 442-4386
Fax 1 (303) 448-0051
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 19:00 |
Hotel Boulderado
The Hotel Boulderado is a National Historic Landmark, which opened in 1909. The name was made from the words "Boulder" and "Colorado". The five-story brick building features a stained glass ceiling and cantilevered cherrywood staircase.
Hotel Boulderado
2115 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302-4894
United States
2115 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302-4894
United States
Phone 1 (303) 442-4344
Fax 1 (303) 442-4378
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art
The Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art in Boulder, Colorado has one of the finest western art collections in America. There are 400 original paintings and bronze sculptures of cowboys, Native Americans, wildlife and Western landscapes. The outdoor Sculpture Garden exhibits more than 25 life-size or larger bronze sculptures. The Leanin' Tree Museum is located in the corporate headquarters of the Leanin' Tree greeting card company.
Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art
Box 9500
Boulder, CO 80301-9500
United States
Box 9500
Boulder, CO 80301-9500
United States
Phone 1 (303) 530-1442
Fax 1 (303) 581-2152
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art began in 1972 as the Boulder Arts Center. It was renamed in 1995 and prominently features the work of local, national and international artists within three galleries.
All values are in United States Dollars
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302-6226
United States
1750 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302-6226
United States
Phone 1 (303) 443-2122
Fax 1 (303) 447-1633
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
National Center for Atmospheric Research
The National Center for Atmospheric Research is located in Boulder. Renowned architect I.M. Pei designed the building, a collection of abstract, geometric forms. Housing research facilities and displays concerning a variety of weather-related topics, visitors are welcome to enjoy hands-on educational exhibits. Outside the building are hiking trails into the Flatiron Mountains.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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